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YM05 OJE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,484 mi
Last recorded81,484 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 OJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,513 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 76,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,644 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,335 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 70,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 65,229 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,696 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,317 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 49,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working Centre and n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,488 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 45,454 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,158 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 42,158 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,034 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

exhaust rear box outer shield corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,225 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,225 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,130 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,051 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,316 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,902 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YM05 OJE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM05 OJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YM05 OJE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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